TURA, Nov 3: A man who stabbed his victim to death in a brawl outside a restaurant in Tura bazaar 10 long years ago has finally been convicted with life imprisonment by the Sessions court, this week.
On 29th March 2012, an information was received at Tura PS that one Tengsal D. Sangma had assaulted one Smt. Pringchi D. Sangma, her husband (L) Persist Ch. Sangma and her brother-in-law namely Shri Najib Sangma on 29th March 2012 at around 07:00 pm at Elysian Restaurant, Tura Bazar.
While (L) Persist Ch. Sangma was trying to protect Smt. Pringchi D. Sangma, the accused Tengsil D. Sangma stabbed him on the chest with a long knife.
The injured (L) Persist Ch. Sangma was immediately rushed to Tura Civil Hospital but he was declared brought dead.
On receipt of information, a case was registered vide Tura PS Case No. 60(03)2012 u/s 302 IPC and investigation was entrusted to UBSI Bishnu Thapa.
The investigation was done meticulously and the chargesheet was submitted on 5th June 2012.
After completion of trial, Hon’ble Court of Addl. District & Session Judge, District Council Court, West Garo Hills, Tura found the accused person namely Tengsal D. Sangma guilty and convicted him under Section 302 IPC.
Subsequent to the judgment, the Hon’ble Court sentenced the accused person to “Imprisonment for life and fine of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees one lakh only) for the offence u/s 302 IPC.”
